LA Superior Court Pauses Collections on Delinquent Court Debt

No distinction was made or requirement to prove what level of impact occurred from the wildfires, since many people who worked in the areas affected by the wildfires lost a source of income, but their homes were elsewhere.

L.A. County Superior Court temporarily suspended active collection efforts on delinquent (past-due) court debts tied to

• Criminal
• Traffic
• Family law
• Dependency
• Civil matters
• Juror sanctions

Timeline:

• Retroactive to Jan. 9, 2025
• Lasts through Mar. 8, 2025
• Applies to delinquent (past-due) court debt only.

  “The Court recognizes the profound impact the wildfires have had on countless residents across Los Angeles County,” Executive Officer/Clerk of Court David W. Slayton said. “With the suspension announced today, the Court is demonstrating its commitment to working within its authority to provide relief where possible.”

  Resolving Delinquent Court Debt After March 8th:

  When collections resume after March 8th, court users can address their delinquent (past-due) court debts by contacting:

• Calling (833) 480-8895 if the traffic ticket and/or court case was filed at any of the following court locations: Alhambra, Antelope Valley, Bellflower, Burbank, Catalina, Central Arraignment, Chatsworth, Compton, Downey, Glendale, Inglewood, Long Beach, Pasadena, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Torrance, or Van Nuys East or West.
• Calling (844) 598-2699 for all juror sanctions and if the traffic ticket and/or court case was filed at any of these court locations: Airport, Beverly Hills, Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, El Monte, Metropolitan, Santa Monica, Pomona or West Covina.

Traffic Citations ONLY

• "My Citations" tool for court users to resolve both delinquent (past-due) and non-delinquent court debt for traffic citations only.
• The tool enables court users to request an extension, request a payment plan, request community service and/or request an overall reduction to the amount due for delinquent or non-delinquent traffic infractions.
• The tool can be accessed here.
• View this video for more information on how it works.

For more information on the Court’s current programs and services, follow the Court on X (@LASuperiorCourt), Instagram (@LASuperiorCourt ), Threads (@LASuperiorCourt), or visit the Court’s website, www.LACourt.org.

Superior Court of Los Angeles County Pauses Collections on Delinquent Court Debt Due to Impact of Regional Wildfires - Bench Bar Notes

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